battle royal vs counterplay

battle royal

noun
  • A fight involving three or more individuals, teams, or factions; fought until one person, team, or faction is left standing. 

  • A heated discussion or debate. 

counterplay

noun
  • A counterattack in a different part of the board. 

  • A subversive style of gameplay in which a player attempts to overturn the usual rules and conventions of the game. 

  • A game move made as a response. 

verb
  • To make a counterplay; to play in response. 

  • To counter; to contrast or contradict. 

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